Global Variation in the Effects of Ambient Temperature on Mortality

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Authors

Yuming Guo · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Antonio Gasparrini · University of London

Ben Armstrong · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Shanshan Li · University of Queensland

Benjawan Tawatsupa · Ministry of Public Health

Aurelio Tobı́as · Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research

Éric Lavigne

Abstract

People have some ability to adapt to their local climate type, but both cold and hot temperatures are still associated with increased risk of mortality. Public health strategies to alleviate the impact of ambient temperatures are important, in particular in the context of climate change.

Topics & Keywords

Climate Change and Health Impacts Air Quality and Health Impacts Thermoregulation and physiological responses

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Epidemiology

Volume 25, Issue 6, pp. 781-789

DOI: 10.1097/ede.0000000000000165

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